MetisAsia – Intern Researcher, Political Analysis, Indo-Pacific

We are looking for an intern researcher with fluency in English, Mandarin, and preferably one other regional language (preferably Bahasa and/or Vietnamese) analysing the political and economic reality of the Indo-Pacific for our clients.

The Intern Researcher will conduct intensive research and analyse large amounts of data, using databases and interviews, and assessing the accuracy, reliability and relevance of that information. You will also be expected to be able to produce high quality written reports and charts to present your findings, under the supervision of members of the MetisAsia senior management team.

Requirements:

• Only Singaporean nationals can be considered
• Current students or fresh graduates in the humanities, politics, economics or journalism are preferred
• Knowledge of the political and economic situation of the Indo-Pacific is preferred
• Native or complete fluency in English and Mandarin, plus at least one other regional language preferred (in particular Bahasa and/or Vietnamese) including reading, writing and speaking
• To be inquisitive by nature, with the desire and ability to prepare the most in-depth and accurate research reports possible
• Confidence to identify interviewees and conduct interviews as part of the research process
• To be able to meet deadlines, prioritise workload and multi-task under pressure